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Weight Loss

Healthy weight loss isn’t about trends—it’s about what works for you. We’re cutting through the noise with real strategies, smart nutrition, and sustainable habits that fit your life and help you feel your best.


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Health
Why is Everyone Suddenly Drinking Sea Moss Right Now?
Used in smoothies, juices, puddings, soups and more, fans prize it as a vitamin source, immune booster, post-workout drink—and aphrodisiac?
By Leslie Quander Wooldridge
, July 18, 2024
5 Min Read
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This is When to Exercise for a Fat-Burning, Belly Slimming Boost
Activity anytime is good, but this two-hour window might maximize your waist-whittling efforts.
By Sisters From AARP
, June 20, 2024
1 Min Read
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Health
How I Beat Sugar and Carb Addiction in 10 Days
I’m happier now that I no longer wake up craving donuts. And I’ll never think about my favorite food truck order the same way again.
By Imani Powell-Razat
, June 20, 2024
4 Min Read
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These 5-Minute Moves Target Flabby Arms After 50
Here’s how a simple exercise helps chef Babette Davis stay fit at 73. Plus: A certified personal trainer reveals moves for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
By Leslie Quander Wooldridge
, June 13, 2024
5 Min Read
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Which Yogurt is Best for Weight Loss After 50?
Want to drop a dress size? Choosing the right yogurt can make a difference if you are working toward a healthy weight. Plus: We’ve got tasty summer recipes!
By Sisters From AARP
, June 13, 2024
6 Min Read
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Health
Stay Off the Floor and Tone Your Core
Sit-ups aren’t for everyone. You could tighten your abs and burn 200 calories in a half-hour session of chair yoga.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
, June 6, 2024
6 Min Read
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Health
Skinny Superfood Smoothies From Chef Babette Davis
After age 50, smoothies can be a fantastic addition to a nutrition or weight loss plan.
By Sisters From AARP
, May 23, 2024
2 Min Read
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Health
6 Yoga Poses for a Snatched Waist. (Each Takes Just 30 Seconds)
Learn which yoga posture, done daily for three weeks, helped one sister lose inches off her waist and tone her abs. Plus: 5 more yoga moves to help whittle the waistline.
By Gerrie Summers
, May 16, 2024
2 Min Read
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Health
Black-Owned Juice Bars and Health Food Spots Near You
Looking to relax, refresh, quench your thirst and connect within the community? Try a healthy hangout like these cafes across the country. 
By Donna Torrence
, May 9, 2024
5 Min Read
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